Neural Governance of Gastrointestinal Motility
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 125
Special Issue Editor
Interests: disorders of gut-brain interaction; gastrointestinal motility and neuromodulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ system whose proper function relies on the precise coordination of neural, muscular, and epithelial components. Neural governance plays a pivotal role in regulating gastrointestinal motility, encompassing processes such as peristalsis, segmentation, and sphincter control. This Special Issue of Cells, titled Neural Governance of Gastrointestinal Motility, aims to provide an integrated platform for cutting-edge research exploring the neural mechanisms underlying GI motility under both physiological and pathological conditions. Contributions are welcomed on diverse topics including enteric nervous system, autonomic nervous system, central and peripheral neural modulation, neuro-immune interactions, neural control of smooth muscle contractility, and the impact of gut-brain axis signaling on physiology and pathophysiology of gastrointestinal motility. Additionally, studies on advanced in vitro and in vivo models, imaging technologies, electrophysiological techniques, and computational modeling that elucidate neural control mechanisms are highly encouraged. By consolidating insights from molecular, cellular, and systemic perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of GI neurobiology. Ultimately, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers interested in the neural regulation of gut function.
Prof. Dr. Jiande Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- enteric nervous system
- gastrointestinal motility
- neural circuitry
- neurotransmitter signaling
- smooth muscle regulation
- neuron–epithelial
- organoid models
- gut-brain axis
- neuro-immune interaction
- neuromodulation
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